Pastel Society of North Carolina

A group of NC who love to express themselves using soft pastels.

PSNC is looking for 3-5 member artists willing to paint on site Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 for our “Pastels & Petals” all floral show during the NC State Florists Association Annual Convention at the Greensboro Embassy Suites Hotel.

All work will be donated to the NCSFA’s auction on Sunday. This will be to promote PSNC, and the auction raises money for floral education (design school).

Not a member? Download the application and join us for great programs and artist opportunities!

Vinita Jain‘s artwork was chosen for use in the Treadaway Cup competition. The Treadaway competition is like installation artwork done in flowers, inspired by an original painting. This competition will take place on Sunday, August 16 at the “Pastels & Petals” all floral show in conjunction with the NC State Florists Association Annual Convention at the Greensboro Embassy Suites Hotel.

Congrats, Vinita!

Dan Vaughan has a solo exhibition at Fleet Feet Inc., 406 E Main, Carrboro that will run until the end of June. A second solo exhibit will be at the Herb Young Community Center in Cary from July 28 until September 21, 2009.

One attendee put together this YouTube video featuring photo stills and video from the conference in Albuquerque last month. That paint around looked a little crowded!

Dakota Art Pastels is having a sale on the Wallis Art Boards, visit their website for more information.

Mixed 3-packs of Dakota Wallis Boards
(one each of Professional, Belgian Grey and Museum)

3 Boards: 10″ x 13″; Coated: 9″ x 12″; sale price $13.95 (regular price $19)
3 Boards: 13″ x 19″; Coated: 12″ x 18″; sale price $23.95 (regular price $29)

The 2009 Pastel Society of New Hampshire’s National Juried Exhibition will be held at the Discover Portsmouth Center, in Portsmouth, NH. Please note that this year the exhibition is a national show and not limited to New England.

Dates: September 19th through October 19th
Entries: All entries should be in digital format.
Deadline: July 27th, 2009.

Selection Juror: Liz Haywood-Sullivan, PSA
Awards Juror: Bob Rohm, PSA

Awards: $5000; click here for a complete list of the awards

Download a prospectus or send a SASE to: Deirdra Baldwin, 22 Emerson Road, Durham, NH 03824